Principal Solutions Architect

Dormont Manufacturing Co; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Benefits

401k with company match

Generous Time Off

Learning & Development opportunities

Job summary

Dormont Manufacturing Co in Chicago, IL is seeking a skilled individual to work on innovative AI integrations for manufacturers. This role involves hands-on development, customer value engineering, and solution demos.

To be successful, you should have 5-10 years of experience in application solutions, be proficient in Python and SQL, and be familiar with cloud deployment practices. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage, competitive salary, and a vibrant culture.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years building and delivering production-grade data or application solutions, ideally in B2B or industrial contexts.
• Hands-on with data pipelines and AI patterns: ETL/ELT, vector stores.
• Strong API integration experience (REST/GraphQL) and familiarity with event-driven designs.

Responsibilities

• Own solution architecture and delivery end-to-end.
• Partner cross-functionally with Sales, Product, and Customer teams.
• Write clear technical documents: architecture diagrams, SOW estimates.

Skills

Python

SQL

Data pipelines

API integration

Cloud deployment

Tools

Docker

AWS

GCP

Azure

Job description

You will be on the bleeding edge of AI, helping transform manufacturers and innovating as you go. Not only will you be helping customers, but you will be the chief pathfinder for our product and technology teams as you discover repeatable solutions for US manufacturers.

• Own solution architecture and delivery end-to-end: from discovery and scoping to POC, testing, and handover.
• Code and ship integrations in Python/TypeScript/Rust, build APIs and integrations, and stand up data pipelines.
• Partner cross-functionally with Sales (technical scoping, demos), Product (field feedback and reusability), and Customer teams (enablement and runbooks).
• Write clear technical documents: architecture diagrams, SOW estimates, test plans, and ops runbooks.
• 0-1 focus: move from first customer conversation to production quickly; create reusable accelerators for later 1-N scale. This is not a coordination/program role.

What Your Days Will Look Like

• Hands-on development: design, prototype, and build data/AI features and integrations; write services and orchestration code.
• Customer discovery and value engineering: elicit requirements, map data sources, define measurable success criteria.
• Solution demos and technical workshops: iterate quickly on POCs to prove value.
• Productionize: harden data flows, instrument logging/metrics, add tests, security controls, and deployment pipelines.
• Pre-sales technical support: shape SOWs, right-size scope and estimates, and de-risk delivery.

Requirements

• 5-10 years building and delivering production-grade data or application solutions, ideally in B2B or industrial/manufacturing contexts.

• Proficient in Python and SQL; comfortable with other languages

• Hands-on with data pipelines and AI patterns: ETL/ELT, vector stores and evaluation/guardrails.

• Cloud-native delivery: containers (Docker), CI/CD, and deployments to AWS/GCP/Azure; infra-as-code mindset and basic networking/security.

• Strong API integration experience (REST/GraphQL), auth models, and webhooks; familiarity with event-driven designs.

• Git-centric workflow, code reviews, testing practices, and documentation discipline.

• Consulting toolkit: can translate ambiguous problems into scoped deliveries and communicate crisply with execs and engineers.

• Manufacturing native a plus: ERP/MES/PLM/QA/LIMS familiarity and common data shapes.

• U.S. citizen or green card holder (ITAR).

• Willingness to travel 30%.

Benefits

Benefits at CADDi

At CADDi, we’re committed to creating a work environment that fosters your well‑being and professional development. Here are some of the benefits you’ll enjoy as part of our team:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits: We provide 100% company‑covered employee comprehensive health insurance, including medical (UnitedHealth), dental (Principal), and vision (VSP) to keep you and your family healthy.
• On Target Earnings: $130,000 - $200,000 per year, based on experience, with opportunities for growth and enhanced income potential.
• Ownership & Rewards: Be a part of our success story with a competitive stock options plan.
• Financial Security: Start saving for your future with our 401k plan, featuring a generous 4% company match starting on day one.
• Generous Time Off: Maintain a healthy work‑life balance with 15 days of paid time off, five dedicated sick days, and ten company holidays to celebrate throughout the year.
• Thriving Culture: We foster a vibrant work environment with delicious company lunches, engaging events, and healthy drinks and snacks to keep you fueled. Celebrate your achievements with us at quarterly events and holiday gatherings.
• Learning & Development: We invest in your growth by providing opportunities to join professional organizations, attend industry conferences, and participate in various learning initiatives.
• Financial Incentives: Benefit from commuter and parking benefits to simplify your daily commute. We also offer referral bonuses to help you spread the word about exciting opportunities at CADDi.

We are a diverse and inclusive workplace that values your unique talents and perspectives. We are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve.

Ready to join a passionate team and make a real difference in the future of Manufacturing in the US? Apply today, and let’s talk.